ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased edema shows furosemide reducing fluid overload. A. Venous pressure should decrease. C. Potassium may drop, not rise. D. Cardiac output should improve, not decrease.
Extract:
Preschool-age child in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible hemorrhage, the priority due to its urgency. A. Crying is common but less critical. B. Refusing liquids is concerning but secondary. C. Pain is expected, not the top priority.
Extract:
5-month-old infant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Persistent head lag at 5 months suggests developmental or neurological issues. A. Rolling over may not occur until 6 months. B. Grasp reflex fades by 4-6 months. C. Bottle holding varies and isn’t expected yet.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A,B,D. A. Tachycardia compensates for poor cardiac output. B. Dyspnea results from lung fluid. D. Cyanosis occurs due to poor oxygenation. C. Weight gain, not loss, is typical due to fluid retention. E. Pulses are weak, not bounding.
Extract:
School-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following responses by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Physical activity maintains joint function in JIA. B. Warm packs are preferred over cold. C. NSAIDs should be taken with food to avoid GI upset. D. Independence should be encouraged.